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Assistant General Manager

McDonald's

HERNDON, VAJob$52–62K/yrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$52–62K/yr
Location
HERNDON, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Assistant General Manager supports restaurant operations and the General Manager by leading employee training, food safety, and inventory management. The role oversees kitchen quality and safety, staffing and scheduling, and guest service, while helping the restaurant meet performance standards and operate safely and efficiently. The posting prefers an HSD or GED and seeks at least one year of experience leading, motivating, or developing others, or U.S. military service.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Leadership, nice to haveEmployee Training, nice to haveFood Safety, nice to haveInventory Management, nice to haveTask Delegation, nice to haveFood Quality, nice to haveHiring, nice to haveStaff Scheduling, nice to haveCustomer Service, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveDecision Making, nice to have

Qualifications

HSD or GED, nice to have1+ Years Leading Others or US Military Service, required

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Assistant General Manager

Flexible scheduling with a side of always feeling valued. A job at McDonald’s offers a job combo that fits YOU.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

  • Competitive pay from $52420 per year - 61590 / year plus cash incentives

  • Employee discounts and free meals

  • 15-25 days paid vacation

  • Tuition reimbursement and/or educational assistance

  • Training and advancement opportunities

  • Weekly direct deposit

  • 401k plan

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits

And much, much more!

This role is vital to the operations within the restaurant because you’ll:

  • Take action first: Lead important internal functions including Employee Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management

  • Be results oriented: Effectively delegate tasks to team members and report back results

  • Lead the experience: Directly support the General Manager to achieve restaurant performance and quality standards in three areas:

  • Kitchen: Supervise food quality, safety, cost, and new menu items

  • People: Hire, train, and schedule restaurant staff to meet sales and profit goals

  • Service: Deliver a memorable guest experience by ensuring all staff is trained and organizing key service areas within the restaurant to provide the best service

  • Understand that teamwork is key: Partner with restaurant team to ensure safe and efficient operations of the restaurant

To be a successful Assistant General Manager, you’ll need:

  • HSD or GED preferred

  • A passion for helping and serving others (customers and fellow team members)

  • 1+ years’ experience leading, motivating and/or developing others OR US Military Service

  • A commitment to excellence and safety in the workplace

  • Strong customer service and support focus

  • The ability to communicate effectively and anticipate customer needs; and

  • To provide solutions and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

So, what’s your job combo?

Equal Employment Opportunity and Our Value of Inclusion

McDonald’s is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability status, genetic information, citizenship or any other class characteristic protected by federal or applicable state law. In accordance with applicable laws, McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job and to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment. Additionally, McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected].

This job posting contains general information about working in this restaurant. This job posting is not a complete description of all duties of the job. People who work in this restaurant perform several different tasks every shift and this posting does not list every essential function of the job.

Requsition ID: PDX_MC_FD238F35-F17F-440A-B5E5-CBD81248BD38_4725

McDonald's Corporation and McDonald's USA, LLC (the "Company") are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, including any corporate-owned restaurant, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company or at a McDonald’s corporate-owned restaurant to which you are applying.

McDonald's and its franchisees are taking proactive steps in response to the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure the safety in our restaurants across all communities. Our values of quality, service, and cleanliness continue to guide us. We're following direction from the CDC, state, and local governments and adhering to our deep cleaning procedures in every restaurant, every day. We also fully support employees who stay home from work if they are feeling sick. Read more about the ways we are prioritizing health at https://news.mcdonalds.com/news-releases/news-release-details/prioritizing-health-safety-and-community-mcdonalds-shares.

McDonald's and its franchisees are always looking for top candidates and encourage you to apply online. If you have any questions, please first call the restaurant as this will help the restaurant comply with any social distancing guidelines or other compliance obligations. For corporate roles, please proceed to the online application, or if you already applied, contact [email protected]. There may be a short delay in response time while we continue to monitor the impacts of COVID-19. We sincerely thank you for your continued trust in the Golden Arches.

How this job compares

Set against the 9,414 open Restaurant Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$52–62K/yr
  • Virginia median$56–69K/yr60 salary ranges
  • US median$58–70K/yr1,836 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $57K, is 8% below the Virginia median midpoint ($62K) — in the lowest quarter of Restaurant Manager salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 298 open Restaurant Manager jobs in Virginia and 9,414 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Restaurant Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (3,367 postings).
Education
71 of the 9,414 open Restaurant Manager jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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